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Colombia: Drones used to boost banana growers' productivity
A high-resolution camera mounted onto a drone will provide growers real-time information on the typography of the soil and type of weeds.
June 15 , 2015
South Africa: Smallholder Eastern Cape citrus farmers receive funding
The Department of Rural Development hopes to help commercial farmers in Peddie develop exports to the EU.
June 15 , 2015
Dutch trio turn to organic tomatoes as demand grows
Three Dutch brothers' organic production only began this year, but they are already set to export to the U.K.
June 12 , 2015
Brazil to export larger mangoes to U.S.
Within the space of a couple of months, the U.S. has eased weight restrictions for mango imports from two South American countries.
June 12 , 2015
Leading Israeli banana breeder to test varieties in Australia
The head of Israeli biotech group Rahan Meristem is reportedly 'certain' the company's materials will be helpful to Australian banana growers.
June 11 , 2015
U.K.: Exotic salads increase share of lunchtime snack market
British supermarket Tesco says demand for leafy salads has grown at three times the rate of sandwiches.
June 10 , 2015
Mandarins drive Uruguayan citrus growth
While orange production is set to slip by 6.5% this season, mandarin volumes are expected to be up by a quarter.
June 10 , 2015
Colombia: Banana plantations hit by strong winds
At least 200 hecaters of banana production in a major Colombian region suffered damage last week from severe weather.
June 08 , 2015
Peru: Camposol steps up water use reduction efforts
With global water demand growing faster than the world population, Camposol is undertaking three projects in 2015 aimed at reducing water consumption.
June 05 , 2015
U.S. Northwest pear crop to drop for second consecutive year
The Pear Bureau Northwest says this autumn's production will be 2% down on last year but still above the five-year average.
June 02 , 2015
